Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to Sydney.

Sydney Opera House Tour

Daily from 09:00 · About 1 hourStart times vary; we confirm yours by email

Mobility Access Tour

11:30 and 14:45 · Daily, about 75 minutesNo tours on 25 and 31 December

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the opera house

The Sydney Opera House stands on Bennelong Point, a six-minute walk from Circular Quay. Tours meet at the Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse; the Mobility Access Tour meets at Stage Door.

• By train, bus or ferry: travel to Circular Quay, then walk about six minutes along the waterfront.
• Arrive early: check in 15 minutes before your tour; late arrivals of more than five minutes cannot join.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Toilets on the Lower Concourse, including accessible toilets and a Changing Place.
• The Welcome Centre, with a shop, where tours meet.
• A cloakroom for bags larger than A4.
• Cafés nearby around Circular Quay for refreshments.

Travel light: bags larger than A4 must be cloaked before the tour. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

The Sydney Opera House Tour involves up to 2.5 km of walking and about 300 stairs, with no lifts. The Mobility Access Tour follows a step-free route with lifts and escalators.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask Opera House staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Enjoy the building thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• Stay with your guide, keep phones on silent and take photographs, but do not film.
• Smoking and animals are not permitted on the site.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the building and its performances for everyone.

Make time for a pause

The Opera House and Circular Quay have cafés and restaurants for a meal before or after your tour.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Bring water with you, especially on warm days.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: go to the Welcome Centre on the Lower Concourse, or to Stage Door for the Mobility Access Tour.
• Dress for exploring: comfortable shoes, sun protection and a charged phone make the day easier.
• Leave space to linger: allow extra time to walk around the outside of the building and the harbour forecourt.